Arcetri Pullover by Jennifer Wood

Arcetri Pullover

Knitting
December 2018
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1370 - 2740 yards (1253 - 2505 m)
38¾ (43, 47½, 51¾, 56, 60¼, 64½, 69)" circumference at underarm.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $10.49.

The Arcetri Pullover utilizes positive and negative space to create a sense of darkness and light. The cable pattern transitions along a diagonal line into a simple rib stitch, creating visual continuity. This pullover is worked from the top down beginning with saddle shoulders that are shaped with short-rows.

DIFFICULTY Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE 38¾ (43, 47½, 51¾, 56, 60¼, 64½, 69)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 43”; modeled with 9½” of positive ease.
YARN HiKoo Rylie (50% baby alpaca, 25% mulberry silk, 25% linen; 274 yd / 3½ oz): #126 ink, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
YARNWEIGHT 3
NEEDLES Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24” or 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 24 sts and 27 rnds = 4” in St st; 26 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in cable patt.